Library Page

The City of Caldwell is looking for two library pages. Individuals will perform a variety of routine tasks related to the return and check-out of books and resources at the Caldwell Public Library. The work is performed under the general direction of the circulation supervisor. The principal duties are performed in general office environment. These positions are seasonal part time internships with no PERSI nor City Benefits. Employment for these positions generally run from May 1st – September 15^th. 

• Performs routine shelf maintenance and clerical functions.
• Assesses the condition of library resources and shelves library resources.
• Coordinates with library staff to manage work flows.
• Responds to information requests from other agencies and the general public. 
• Keeps designated library staff fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends approved meetings, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities to help keep a positive work environment as well as works as a team member.
• Respects the opinion of others and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with employees, supervisors and others. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in library services.
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Subject to a pre-employment background check and drug test including for prescriptions medications.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 30% of the time (2.5+ hours/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity 30% - 60% of the time (Up to 5.5 hours/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 60% of the time (Over 5.5 hours/day)

Physical Demands                         Lift/Carry                            Hazards/Potential Exposure
 F        Stand                                   O            10 lbs or less        N            Toxins/caustics/chemicals
 F        Walk                                     O            11 – 20 lbs            N            Extreme conditions
 O       Sit                                         O            21 – 50 lbs            O            Dust
 F        Manual Manipulation         N             51 – 100 lbs          N            Moving mechanical parts
 F        Grasp                                   N           Over 100 lbs          N            Potential electrical shock
 F        Reach Outward                                                                N            High pitched noises
 O        Reach Above Shoulder    Push/Pull                              N           Blood-borne pathogens
 C        Speak                                 O            12 lbs or less          N            Gaseous risk/fumes
 N        Climb                                   O            13 – 25 lbs             N            Construction zone hazards
 N        Crawl                                   O            26 – 40 lbs            O           Communicable disease
 O        Squat or Kneel                   N            41 – 100 lbs            N            Hot liquids/fire
 O        Bend                                 N           Over 100 lbs              O            Height & confined spaces